# Safety and Well-Being Policy #

## Purpose ##

A primary goal of the AUT Computer Science Club (CSC) is to be inclusive to the
largest number of contributors, with the most varied and diverse backgrounds
possible. As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming
environment for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability,
ethnicity, socio-economic status, and religion (or lack thereof).

This Safety and Well-Being Policy (SWBP) outlines our expectations for all those 
who participate in our community, as well as the consequences for unacceptable 
behaviour.

We invite all those who participate in the AUT CSC to help us create safe and
positive experiences for everyone.

## Expected behaviour ##

The following behaviours are requested of all community members:

* Participate in an authentic and active way. In doing so, you contribute to the
  health and longevity of the AUT CSC.
* Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and actions.
* Attempt collaboration before conflict.
* Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory and harassing behaviour and speech.
* Be mindful of your surroundings and your fellow participants. Alert a member
  of the organizing committee if you notice a dangerous situation, someone in
  distress, or violations of this SWBP, even if they seem
  inconsequential.
* Remember that community event venues may be shared with members of the public;
  please be respectful to all patrons of these locations.

Furthermore, community event venues may be subject to their own rules. Community
members should follow these as well.

## Unacceptable behaviour ##

The following behaviours are considered harassment, and are unacceptable within
our community:

* Violence, threats of violence, or violent language directed against another
  person.
* Sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist or otherwise discriminatory
  jokes or language.
* Posting or displaying sexually-explicit or violent material.
* Making public, or threatening to make public, other people's
  personally-identifying information ("doxxing")
* Personal insults, particularly those related to gender, sexual orientation,
  ethnicity, religion, disability or country of origin.
* Inappropriate photography or recording, including non-consensual photography
  or recording.
* Inappropriate physical contact - you must have someone's consent before
  touching them.
* Unwelcome sexual attention. This includes, but is not limited to, sexualized
  comments or jokes; inappropriate touching, groping, and unwelcome sexual
  advances.
* Deliberate intimidation, stalking or following (online or in-person).
* Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behaviour.
* Sustained disruption of community events, including talks and presentations.
* Violation of any venue-specific rules during community events.

## Consequences of unacceptable behaviour ##

Unacceptable behaviour from any member of the community, including sponsors and
those with decision-making authority, will *not* be tolerated. Anyone asked to
stop unacceptable behaviour is expected to comply immediately.

If a community member engages in unacceptable behaviour, the organizing
committee may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including a
temporary ban, or a permanent explusion, from the community without warning.

## Reporting guidelines ##

If you are subject to, or witness, unacceptable behaviour, or have any other
concerns, please notify a member of the organizing committee as soon as
possible. Currently, the members of the organizing committee are:

* Glen Osborne <wjm2202@autuni.ac.nz>
* Koz Ross <koz.ross@retro-freedom.nz>

Additionally, all members of the organizing committee are available to help
community members engage with appropriate authorities (up to, and including, the
police), or to otherwise help those experiencing unacceptable behaviour feel
safe. In the context of in-person events, members of the organizing committee
will also provide escorts as desired by the person experiencing distress.

## Addressing grievances ##

If you feel that you have been falsely or unfairly accused of violating this
SWBP, you should notify a member of the organizing committee with a
concise description of your grievance.

## Scope ##

We expect all community participants (contributors, paid or otherwise; sponsors;
and other guests) to abide by this SWBP in all community venues -
online and in-person - as well as in all one-to-one communication pertaining to
community business. 

This SWBP and its related procedures also applies to unacceptable
behaviour occuring outside of the scope of the AUT CSC when such behaviour has
the potential to adversely affect the safety and well-being of community
members. 

## Contact information ##

If you have any issues or concerns, or would like to report a SWBP
violation, please contact a member of the organizing committee. Currently, the
members of the organizing committee are:

* Glen Osborne <wjm2202@autuni.ac.nz>
* Koz Ross <koz.ross@retro-freedom.nz>
